Have We Confused a Housing Shortage with a Homeownership Crisis?

Send us Fan Mail🏘️ Is Congress Solving the Housing Crisis… or the Wrong Problem?Everyone agrees America has a housing problem.But what if we've been asking the wrong question?Congress has passed one of the most significant housing bills in decades with the goal of making housing more affordable. Supporters say we need to build more homes, increase housing density, and reform local zoning laws to address the nation's housing shortage.But does that solution fit South Carolina?In this episode of Dishin' Dirt, I will take a non-political, fact-based look at what the new housing legislation actually does—and asks whether the real issue is a lack of housing or a growing homeownership affordability crisis.You'll learn:✅ What's actually in the new federal housing bill✅ Why zoning has traditionally been a local government issue✅ How Washington may influence future development through federal incentives✅ The pros and cons of higher-density housing✅ Whether roads, schools, water, and sewer systems can support continued growth✅ Who really pays for new development✅ Why builders across South Carolina are cutting prices, buying down mortgage rates, and offering huge incentives✅ Does South Carolina really have a housing shortage?✅ Is the housing crisis primarily a Northeast and West Coast problem?✅ Why affordability—not inventory—may be the biggest challenge facing today's homebuyers✅ The difference between a housing shortage and a homeownership shortageThe question that changes everything:👉 Have we confused a housing shortage with a homeownership shortage?Watch the episode and decide for yourself.👇 Join the conversation in the comments:Does South Carolina actually have a housing shortage?Should local governments—or Washington—have more influence over zoning and development?Is affordability a bigger problem than inventory?If you enjoy educational real estate content that goes beyond the headlines, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE this episode. Don't forget to like us and share us!Gary* Gary serves on the South Carolina Real Estate Commission as a Commissioner. The opinions expressed herein are his opinions and are not necessarily the opinions of the SC Real Estate Commission. This podcast is not to be considered legal advice. Please consult an attorney in your area.